Spirits Archives

An updated guide to the best rye to mix into the classic, at every price point.

Even beyond its hometown of Portland, Maine, Handshake Digestif Bitters is becoming a fixture in Paper Planes, Negronis and more.

A terroir-driven Scotch, an under-the-radar rye, Iran's "forbidden spirit" and more.

Amid the boom of high-end bourbon, there are still plenty of affordable options worth seeking out. Here are the ones to look for.

A new entry to the category has become my go-to for adding tropical flavor to Negronis, Espresso Martinis and more.

A contingent of fans speculate that the notorious dare shot has lost its “grapefruit-meets-gasoline” edge.

A new take on the liqueur completely transforms the two-ingredient ’70s classic for me.

Our best practices for enjoying the spirit, from the producers to know to the bars to seek out and more.

Our updated recommendations to stock in every style, plus how to use them.

We blind-tasted more than 15 bottles to find five expressions worth seeking out.

As mezcalerías boom stateside, these 10 are prioritizing more than the length of their spirits list.

A tomato liqueur turns the internet’s favorite summer drink into a year-round staple.